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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1987

Page

19

Peggy Likely To Head Aiken Registrar Office

The Aiken County registrar of mesne conveyance stalemate features Peggy Boylston and Peggy Whitman as candidates. The unresolved issue centers on whether the governor or the county delegation holds appointive power under conflict between the home rule law and other state laws. The piece foresees the next registrar as a female named Peggy while urging legal clarity from courts.

Aiken County Registrar of Mesne Peggy Boylston Peggy Whitman Carroll Campbell Tommy Moore Peggy

Metzenbaum plant closing bill risks jobs and growth

The Metzenbaum backed plant closing provisions would force 90 to 180 day notices for large layoffs and require negotiation with unions and governments. Critics warn the plan would stifle U.S. business flexibility, raise back pay liabilities, and resemble Western European economies. Supporters call it a job saver and a protection of workers. President Reagan should veto if it reaches his desk.

Congress Senate Howard Metzenbaum Ohio U.S Sen. Metzenbaum Europe United States Capitol Hill Reagan

Thought For Today Quote by Bulwer-Lytton

A concise reflection attributes genius and talent to different drives. Edward Bulwer-Lytton, English writer born 1803 died 1873, is cited for a maxim on necessity and capability.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Audacious plan for South Africa after apartheid

Universal Press Syndicate notes a debated proposal in After Apartheid by Frances Kendall and Leon Louw. A federation of self governing cantons would limit central power while preserving unity, with districts redefined into about 200 viable units and cantons forming regional pacts. The plan aims to dismantle apartheid gradually, avert white opposition, and promote multiracial democracy with varied economic models.

Washington South Africa United States Frances Kendall Leon Louw Europe Kendall Louw Switzerland National Congress Zaire Angola Ivory Coast Swazi Transkei

Ashley Cooper Sees The Issues In Political Quips

The column cites Joey Adams as saying Mario Cuomo is like Boy George marrying Dolly Parton. It sidoo covers Adams on Boys George busy, Gorby snaps, Dent on retirement pedestal, Oliver North quip, Hart’s integrity, a controversial televangelist ad, doctors selling drugs, pharmacist prescriptive debate, and a World War II golf etiquette piece from the Weekly Review.

Joey Adams Mario Cuomo Boy George Dolly Parton

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